Guide to the Justice Fred H. Blume Collection

Collection

Identifier: H89-28

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Correspondence, news clippings, manuscripts and publications documenting the career of Wyoming State Supreme Court Justice Fred H. Blume.

Dates

1863-1965
Majority of material found within 1906-1964

Creator

Blume, Fred H., 1875-1971 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

Justice Blume was born 9 January 1875 in Hanover, Germany and immigrated to Iowa. He graduated from Audubon, Iowa High School in 1894 and the University of Iowa in 1898 with degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. After receiving legal training under Theodore Myers, he passed the Iowa State Bar in 1899 and was later county and prosecuting attorney for Audobon County. Blume moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1905 where he practiced law for many years. He was elected to the state house of representatives in 1906, and ran unsuccessfully for congress on the Progressive Party ticket in 1914. He was appointed to the State Supreme Court in April 1921 and served until his retirement in 1963. Blume studied, lectured and wrote on various aspects of the Roman legal system.

Extent

6.5 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Justice Blume's records deal with family life, personal finances, individual court cases, and state and national legal, political and social issues. Correspondents include family members, lawyers, and state and national political leaders. Blume reflected on many political issues of the day. His notes and notebooks provide insight into his legal and intellectual interests. In particular, he studied, lectured and wrote on various aspects of the Roman legal system.

Arrangement

Chronological

Acquisition Information

Donated by Justice Fred H. Blume in 1969 and 1989.

Processing Information

The Justice Fred. H Blume Collection consists of the following accessions: H69-10 and H89-28. The accessions were processed in 1969 and 1989, with the MS Word finding aid being initially created in 2002. The finding aid has been updated as needed ever since.